Super Dinosaur Encyclopedia

By DK

Discover prehistoric giants and their secrets through stunning CGI and fascinating facts.

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192 pages

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Embark on a thrilling journey to meet over 40 prehistoric giants, from the bus-sized plesiosaur to the dagger-toothed big cat. Dive into the world of dinosaurs with vivid CGI and uncover secrets like the Tyrannosaurus's powerful bite and Amargasaurus's unique spines. Explore how paleontologists reconstruct these ancient creatures' lives and appearances. Perfect for young dinosaur enthusiasts eager to learn and be amazed.

From the publisher

Travel back in time and get up close and personal with the biggest, fastest, and strangest creatures that ever roamed the earth. Take a dip with the plesiosaur that’s bigger than a bus, race the dinosaur that’s faster than a galloping horse, and grin at the big cat with teeth that are longer than daggers. Prepare to be amazed as more than 40 incredible prehistoric creatures come roaring back to life in stunning CGI reconstructions. Alongside the amazing images, Super Dinosaur is packed with incredible facts about these extraordinary creatures. Did you know that the fearsome Tyrannosaurus has the most powerful bite of any land animal that has ever lived? Or that the bizarre Amargasaurus had spines that stuck out 60 cm (24 in) from its neck? Or perhaps you fancy your chances in a staring competition with Temnodontosaurus - just be warned, its eyes are 25 cm (9.8 in) wide! Features on fascinating fossils and the latest scientific techniques will show you exactly how paleontologists piece together information about how dinosaurs would have looked and lived. The perfect read for children aged 9 and over, this brilliant and informative guide will appeal to budding dinosaur experts of all ages.

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